Indian Scientists Study Supernova SN 2023zcu to Strengthen the Cosmic Distance Scale

SN 2023zcu belongs to the Type IIP class of core-collapse supernovae. Such explosions usually come from red supergiant stars with masses about 8 to 17 times greater than the Sun. Their brightness stays nearly steady for a few months after the explosion, creating a “plateau” in the light curve. This makes Type IIP supernovae especially useful for scientific study because their behaviour can be measured in a more predictable way. The post Indian Scientists Study Supernova SN 2023zcu to Strengthen